TPMDC No sweets with food stamps bill moving forwardWKMG OrlandoProposed Legislation that would ban using food stamp money to buy candy and other junk food remains alive in the Florida Legislature after a close call. The measure (SB 1658) narrowly cleared a Senate budget subcommittee on a 4-3 vote Wednesday.Food …
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Mid Sussex Times Commemorative Stamps for Elizabeth's 60th Year as QueenThe Guardian, BelizeHere in Belize, the Postal Service launched a sheet of commemorative stamps in honour of the Queens Diamond Jubilee. The unveiling of the stamps took place after a brief ceremony at the House of Culture in Belize City. …
Read More »5 Out of 6 Calls for San Diego County Food Stamps and Other Benefits Go Unanswered – OB Rag
Independent Voter Network 5 Out of 6 Calls for San Diego County Food Stamps and Other Benefits Go UnansweredOB Ragby Source on February 8, 2012 · 1 comment SAN DIEGO—Five out of every six calls to San Diego County seeking food stamps or other benefits don't get through, and those …
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Read More »Grand Rapids food-stamp scheme puts store owner’s son, nephew in prison, too – The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com Grand Rapids food-stamp scheme puts store owner's son, nephew in prison, tooThe Grand Rapids Press – MLive.comHis son, Mohamed Isse, was sentenced today to eight months in prison for defrauding the government by exchanging electronic food-stamp benefits for cash, and submitting applications for Pell …
Read More »Food Stamp Politics – Tripped Media
News One Food Stamp PoliticsTripped MediaSupporters of the food stamp program stand firmly by it, stating that food stamps are one of the most dependable government protections for those who find themselves in one of the most desperate situations: being unable to eat. In the political realm, …Working Hard? Let …
Read More »Immigration law may create food stamp issue for children – WBRC
Yahoo! News Blogs (blog) Immigration law may create food stamp issue for childrenWBRCThe Southern Poverty Law Center says five people whose children were born in the US are being denied food stamps because of Alabama's immigration law. Senator Scott Beason of Gardendale says, after checking with the state's DHR, he …
Read More »Government of Canada Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast … – MarketWatch (press release)
Government of Canada Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast …MarketWatch (press release)The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, is pleased to announce that Canada Post has honoured the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard with a Permanent(TM) stamp featuring Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. …
Read More »Florida bill would ban buying sweets with food stamps – The South Florida Times
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